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Seized natural health products from Lion King Health Enterprises, Richmond, B.C., contain hidden ingredients
- Starting date:
- October 18, 2013
- Posting date:
- December 6, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Advisory
- Subcategory:
- Natural health products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Unauthorized products, Undeclared Substance
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-36353
- Issue
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Report health or safety concerns
- Media enquiries
- Public enquiries
- What Health Canada is doing
- Images
Issue
Health Canada wishes to inform Canadians that seized natural health products being sold by Lion King Health Enterprises Group Ltd., 1328-8368 Capstan Way, Richmond, BC. were tested and found to contain hidden ingredients and unauthorized substances similar to the prescription drugs, sildenafil and tadalafil.
Approved products that contain sildenafil or tadalafil can only be sold with a prescription and by a pharmacy. These unauthorized products are being added to the list of products sold by this retailer that may pose a serious risk to health.
What you should do
- Consult your healthcare practitioner with any questions or concerns regarding use of these products.
- Report any adverse reaction potentially related to these products to Health Canada.
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Contact Health Canada's toll-free line at 1-800-267-9675 with questions or complaints about these products.
Who is affected
Canadians who have purchased or used these products, particularly people with heart problems.
Background
Sildenafil and tadalafil are prescription drugs that should only be used under the supervision of a health care practitioner. Products containing sildenafil or tadalafil or unauthorized substances similar to sildenafil or tadalafil (known as analogs) should never be used by individuals taking any kind of nitrate drug (e.g. nitroglycerine) as it can cause potentially life-threatening low blood pressure.
Individuals with heart problems including high blood pressure, a history of heart attack, stroke, abnormal heart beat or chest pain are at higher risk of cardiovascular side-effects if they engage in sexual activity, especially if they use sildenafil or tadalafil to help them achieve an erection. Other possible side-effects of using sildenafil or tadalafil include headache, facial flushing, indigestion, dizziness, abnormal vision and hearing loss.
Health Canada has been testing a number of seized products that were being sold by Lion King Health Enterprises, Richmond, B.C. and will continue to provide updates to Canadians as warranted. Canadians can monitor the table below for additions to the list of products containing hidden ingredients that may pose a serious risk to their health.
| Product Name | Hidden Ingredient(s) | Indicated Use | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America Dami Ana 650mg |
Tadalafil Analog, Caffeine |
Not available | December 5, 2013 |
| South America Maca 650mg |
Tadalafil Analog, Caffeine |
Not available | December 5, 2013 |
| Ashwagandha 650mg |
Tadalafil Analog, Caffeine |
Not available | December 5, 2013 |
| Shikimic Acid 500mg |
Tadalafil Analog, Caffeine |
Not available | December 5, 2013 |
| Tumer Grass 500mg |
Tadalafil Analog, Caffeine |
Not available | December 5, 2013 |
| Guarana 500mg |
Tadalafil Analog, Caffeine |
Not available | December 5, 2013 |
| North America Dami Ana 600mg | Sildenafil Analogs | Increase the immune system and relieve physical fatigue | October 18, 2013 |
| South America Maca 600mg | Sildenafil Analogs | Increase the immune system and relieve physical fatigue | October 18, 2013 |
| Ashwagandha 600mg | Sildenafil Analogs | Increase the immune system and relieve physical fatigue | October 18, 2013 |
| Optimusman 350mg | Sildenafil Analogs | Increase the immune system and relieve physical fatigue | October 18, 2013 |
| Superman 350mg | Sildenafil Analogs | Increase the immune system and relieve physical fatigue | October 18, 2013 |
| Innerget Instant Erection (NPN#80041194) | Sildenafil Analogs | Male sexual stimulant | July 20, 2013 |
| Innerget Prolonged Performance (NPN#80041194) | Sildenafil Analogs | Male sexual stimulant | July 20, 2013 |
| Innerget Everlasting Strength (NPN#80041194) | Sildenafil Analogs | Male sexual stimulant | July 20, 2013 |
| Megaton 2080 | Sildenafil Analogs | Male sexual stimulant | July 20, 2013 |
Report health or safety concerns
- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345
- Visit MedEffect Canada's web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax.
Media enquiries
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983
Public enquiries
(613) 957-2991
1-866 225-0709
What Health Canada is doing
Health Canada has seized and tested these products from sale and has informed Lion King Health Enterprises that unauthorized health products cannot be sold in Canada.
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